Neils

Boy name

Neils has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It peaked in 1918.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1918 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1916

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Names one letter away from Neils — alternate spellings parents actually use.

105,254 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Neils.

78 babies since 1906

78 babies since 1914

78 babies since 1914

78 babies since 1915

78 babies since 1919

79 babies since 1912

79 babies since 1913

79 babies since 1916

How popular is the name Neils?

Neils has been given to 78 babies in the U.S. since 1916. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Neils peak?

Neils peaked in 1918, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Neils a girl or boy name?

Neils is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Neils are boys).

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